«RiceBoy Dreams» is a conceptual exploration of systemic colonialism and suppressed heritage, manifested in an abstract audiovisual experience. The project delves into cultural roots and collective memory through a blend of documentary elements and fantastical storytelling. Charles Hanil Roberge creates an immersive narrative accentuated by the deliberate use of vintage equipment such as old screens and a tape recorder, invoking nostalgia and a connection to the past. This approach invites audiences to reflect on identity, resonating with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
«‹RiceBoy Dreams› is an exploration of systemic colonialism and suppressed heritage, manifested in an audiovisual experience. Its computer-assisted visual word, which is controlled, unexpectedly, through the buttons of a repurposed cassette recorder, offers a poetically artistic way of accessing the digital medium. As a game for exhibition, it poses thoughtful questions about migration history and racism.» –
«‹RiceBoy Dreams› uses gaming technologies to create a narrative audiovisual experience. It moves beyond the inherent mission of videogame entertainment and seeks to offer a new form of artistic expression. Additionally, it is a personal and intimate story where I invite the viewer to reflect on the complexities of identity.» – Charles Hanil Roberge
«I would like to continue exploring what gaming technologies have to offer as a medium for artistic expression and to keep creating art as a cathartic release.» – Charles Hanil Roberge
